Finally i got round to building my on frame for once. I wanted a steel 29er that i could use for racing and trail bashing/ night riding.
So i went for a 69 Head angle and 74.5 Seat angle and short chains stays (hence the seat angle) and squeezed the seat tube to gain a few mm. I managed to get hold of some Reynolds steel 853 except the Columbus top tube (got some road 953 as well thanks to Chas Roberts recent move). The top tube is Columbus and i put a subtle curve in the top tube to give it a forgiving ride.
I also went for a curved disk brake support at the rear and a matching on on the drive side which i tell myself is for controlling flex but it actually there to look more symmetrical.
All fillet brazed even the Breezer rear dropouts that are normally TIG welded. Paint is from specialist paints with a blue pearl over white with a little surprise It glows in the dark!!
November 12, 2015 at 6:32 pm
That looks ace Pete!! I love the thought behind the top tube
November 12, 2015 at 6:55 pm
thanks lets hope it rides as good as it looks. Have you built anything else yet?
November 13, 2015 at 10:53 am
I’m ashamed to say that I still haven’t even un-packed the jig you sent me! The new house has taken twice as long as I thought it would to get straight.
I’m hoping to get out in the garage in the new year and start making some space for me! I look forward to a ride report on this beauty